Five Familiar Causes of Blocked Drains

11.02.2020By Lucas

We’ve all been through that hair-pulling moment when your toilet backs up, or your entire yard floods because of a blocked drain sydney. It’s any home owner’s worst nightmare. The smell is putrid, repairing it costs money and it can be a little embarrassing as neighbours subtly side-eye you too… but what caused it?

There are many possibilities, but we’re willing to bet we can narrow it down to a few regular culprits. No matter how meticulous you are about keeping your sinks, showers, toilets, and outside drains in order, there’s always a chance that something else might pop up and cause clogging. In this blog, we cover the five main offenders when it comes to blocked drains.

#One – Small Foreign Objects, Such as Children’s Toys

Nothing causes blocked drains as much as things that shouldn’t even be there in the first place. Small objects that fall into the drainage network can stop water from flowing through the pipes like it’s supposed to, so you may need a plumber to get them out.

#Two – Throwing Too Much Toilet Paper Down the Bowl

It’s easy to take it for granted that your toilet paper use is nothing to write home about, but it becomes a concern if it’s affecting your plumbing system. Make sure to use good quality toilet paper, and in moderation, to avoid causing a backup.

#Three – Strands of Hair & Residual Bits of the Products You Use for Upkeep

Hair might seem insignificant, but it doesn’t disintegrate, which means it accumulates in your pipes. This can cause serious damage if it’s not cleaned out.

#Four – Tree Roots that Grow Into the Pipes Underground

Unfortunately, you can’t control the direction in which nature decides to grow. This means that sometimes roots, leaves, twigs and other off-shoots can disrupt the flow of your plumbing network. This will require professional intervention, so make sure you find a reliable plumber.

#Five – A Lack of Regular Maintenance Over the Years

It’s imperative that you have a maintenance routine for taking care of your plumbing. Perhaps it’s grown outdated, or it’s been neglected – this can cause clogging and other expensive damage.

Hello, I’m Lucas and I’m the proud owner operator at Wild Water Plumbing. I’ve been a licensed plumber now for over 11 years. I started this business to offer an excellent quality of service at an affordable upfront price to the local North Shore and Northern Beaches residents – my neighbours.